Iceland: Renewable Energy, Technology, and Resource Economics -- Summer

Costs

Tuition:	$7,089
The tuition fee covers the following program components: Cost of all lecturers who instruct students in: Geology of Iceland Renewable energies of Iceland Resource economics Icelandic language All educational excursions to locations such as the remote West Fjords, the tectonic rift zone and other key geological sites, and energy production facilities throughout the country. Educational tours and meetings with national government officials and local experts Health insurance throughout the entire program period
Room & Board:	$2,376
The room and board fee covers the following program components: All accommodations during the entire program period. This includes during orientation, time in the program base (Akureyri), on all excursions, and during the evaluation period. All meals for the entire program period. Meals are covered by SIT Study Abroad, directly or through a stipend.
Estimated Additional Costs:
International Airfare International airfares vary greatly due to the volatility of airline industry pricing, flight availability, and specific flexibility/restrictions on the type of ticket purchased. Students may choose to take advantage of frequent flyer or other airline awards available to them, which could significantly lower their travel costs.	varies
Visa Expenses	$0
Immunizations	varies
Books & Supplies	$150
Discretionary Expenses Personal expenses during a semester abroad vary based on individual spending habits and budgets. While all meals and accommodations are covered in the room and board fee, incidentals and personal transportation costs differ depending on the non-program-related interests and pursuits of each student. To learn more about personal budgeting, we recommend speaking with alumni who participated in a program in your region. See a full list of our alumni contacts. Please note that free time to pursue non-program-related activities is limited.	varies

Please Note: Fees and additional expenses are based on all known circumstances at the time of calculation. Due to the unique nature of our programs and the economics of host countries, SIT reserves the right to change its fees or additional expenses without notice.

Credits: 9

Duration: 7 weeks

Language Study: Icelandic

Prerequisites: Coursework in engineering, resource economics, or environmental studies Read more...

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